Who else loves the look of brand new butcher block countertops? The natural wood gives a rich, cozy feel to a kitchen. But I've always wondered how these beauties hold up over time. Among folks who actually installed butcher block counters in their home, opinions tend to be sharply divided.

Santa has some helpers in Trona.Searles Valley Minerals employees donated scads of toys to the San Bernardino County Fire Department for KABC's Spark of Love toy drive Thursday, according to Arzell Hale, Director of Government and...

Mayor Peggy Breeden wants Ridgecrest to have quarterly town hall meetings.Ridgecrest's new mayor brought up the topic during her first council meeting last week. Breeden said she wants to have a town hall meeting set up every...

Area kids will get an opportunity to do some of their Christmas shopping next week at Santa's Secret Shop, put on by the Pierce Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization.According to Elaine Lopresti, an administrator at Pierce...

The 45th annual Elks Children's Christmas Parade will be kicking off the holiday season Saturday morning with its route through downtown Ridgecrest.The parade will be setting off from the Home Depot on Las Flores Avenue. Through a...

In its second match of the season, the Burroughs wrestling team defeated Rosamond High School 66-6.The Burros won 12 of their matches that included freshman Nathan Sellers defeating Rosamond’s Maken Nastar by decision 6-1,...

The Burroughs girls basketball team has thrown the phrase "there’s no place like home" out the window. The Burros have won their last four games on the road and will play at least four more games away from their...

Immanuel Christian couldn’t buy a basket Thursday night against Vasquez High School.The Crusaders shot a season low 17 percent as they lost to the Mustangs 48-30 at the Kerr McGee Center."This by far was our worst...

A few months ago a film called “Tracks” had a very limited release in America, telling the true story of Robyn Davidson, a young Australian woman (played by Mia Wasikowska) who, back in the 1970s, went on a 1,700-mile hike across her continent,...

Coso Geothermal Project Plant OperatorCoso Operating Company LLC has an immediate opening for a Plant Operator at our Geothermal Project located north of Ridgecrest, CA. This position is responsible for completion of all company requirements for steam field and power plant operations. Operators work a rotating shift. Highly motivated safety conscious people with good attendance record, reliable transportation, are desired. Prior power plant, industrial process plant or Navy Nuclear Power personnel preferred. Applicant should possess prior excellent math skills as well as the ability to understand electrical and piping one-line drawings. Candidates from entry level to experienced operators will be considered. A valid CA driver's license and High School diploma/GED are required. We offer industry competitive compensation and benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to Coso Operating Company LLC, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1690, Inyokern, CA 93527. FAX 760-764-1318 or email djackson@terra-npower.com Attn: Human Resources EOE

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